Familia: Cyprinidae
Amur Bitterling es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de Europa. Alcanza 8.2–12.1 cm; temperatura 18–21 °C.
Rhodeus sericeus, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Europe, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 8.2–12.1 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–21 °C range. Other Rhodeus species in our database include Rhodeus fangi, Rhodeus lighti, Rhodeus ocellatus.
Nivel medio: la estabilidad del agua importa más que el equipo. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Rango ideal: 18–21 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.
Tamaño adulto: 8.2–12.1 cm. Mínimo 176 L.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Compañeros recomendados: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Evita Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Su hábitat natural es Europa, en clear streams and rivers over gravel.
No es propenso a saltar; una tapa estándar ayuda.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.